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Why Virginians choose BlueNotary

Remote Online Notarization has been legal in Virginia since 2012. We built the platform compliant with Code of Virginia Title 47.1 (Notaries and Out-of-State Commissioners) — so every signature holds up.

Built for Virginia statute

Registered for Online Notarization under §47.1-7, with a state-issued electronic seal and compliant audit journal for every session.

Compliant with Va. Code §47.1-2

ID + knowledge-based auth

Two-factor ID: government ID scan + dynamic KBA questions from public records. Meets the state's satisfactory-evidence standard.

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5-year session recording

Every notarization is audio-video recorded and stored in a tamper-evident journal for 5 years, the Virginia statutory standard.

AV recording · audit trail · e-journal
Legal · since 2018

Yes, online notarization is legal in Virginia.

Virginia authorized Remote Online Notarization with HB 2318, effective July 1, 2012. A document notarized online by a Virginia-commissioned notary has the same legal effect as one notarized in person — and is accepted by Virginia county clerks, banks, title companies, and the courts.

HB 2318 (2011) Va. Code §47.1-2 UETA compliant
"'Remote online notarization' means an electronic notarization under this chapter where the signer is not in the physical presence of the notary."
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Virginia Government Code §47.1-2
Definitions (RON definition + audio-video satisfactory-evidence definition)
Documents

Notarize hundreds of Virginia documents

From a General Warranty Deed for a Richmond closing to an out-of-state Power of Attorney — every common Virginia document type is supported.

Real Estate

Warranty deeds, deeds of trust, closing disclosures, title transfers

23 document types

Legal & Affidavits

Sworn statements, declarations, verifications, subpoenas

41 document types

Power of Attorney

General, durable, medical, statutory, limited POA

12 document types

Estate & Family

Wills, trusts, living directives, guardianship

18 document types

Business

Operating agreements, corporate resolutions, LLC filings

28 document types

Healthcare

HIPAA authorizations, medical POA, advance directives

9 document types

Automotive

Vehicle titles, bill of sale, lien releases (Form VSA-66)

7 document types

Other & Custom

Apostille prep, travel consent forms, contract addenda

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How it works

Three steps. 8 minutes.

No appointments. No printing. Your document is ready to use the moment the session ends.

1

Upload your document

Drag in a PDF, DOCX, or snap a photo. We highlight where the signatures and notary blocks go.

general-warranty-deed-va.pdf
3 pages · 284 KB
2

Verify your identity

Scan your Virginia driver's license or state ID or passport. Answer 5 KBA questions from your public record.

TX ID
Driver's License
Question 4 of 5
3

Meet, sign & seal

Connect with a Virginia notary on video. Sign together. Download your sealed document.

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Based on 2,600+ verified reviews from BlueNotary customers

Closed on our Richmond home from the hospital. The title company sent the docs over and 12 minutes later we had a sealed General Warranty Deed in their inbox. Cannot imagine doing this any other way.

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Sarah R.
Richmond, VA · Real estate closing
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Run a small LLC out of Arlington and used to drive far for notary work. Did three corporate resolutions last Sunday at midnight. The notary knew Virginia formation docs cold.

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David M.
Arlington, VA · Business owner

Needed a Statutory Durable POA for my mom in Norfolk while I'm stationed overseas. We connected on video, walked through it page by page. Patient and kind notary.

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Norfolk, VA · Military family
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Frequently asked

Virginians have asked these questions

The answers below are specific to Virginia law. If your situation is more complex, contact us — we're here to help.

Is online notarization actually legal in Virginia?
Yes. Virginia authorized Remote Online Notarization with HB 2318, effective July 1, 2012. The relevant statute is Va. Code §§47.1-2 to 47.1-23. A document notarized online by a Virginia-commissioned online notary has the same legal effect as an in-person notarization.
Do I need to be physically located in Virginia?
No — you do not need to be in Virginia. The notary must be physically located in Virginia at the time of the act, but you (the signer) can be anywhere in the world. This is a defining feature of §47.1-2.
What kind of ID do I need?
A current government-issued photo ID: Virginia driver's license or state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. The statute requires "satisfactory evidence" of identity; we meet this through credential analysis (ID scan) plus knowledge-based authentication (KBA) pulled from public records.
Are there documents that cannot be notarized online in Virginia?
Most Virginia documents can be notarized online. A few narrow exceptions apply — testamentary documents follow specific Virginia procedures, and some federal immigration forms (e.g., I-9 employment verification when performed by the employer's agent) require specific procedures.
How much does a notarization cost?
$25 per notarial act. The Virginia maximum statutory fee for an online notarization is $25 per signature (§47.1-19). Our price matches the statutory max — never higher — with no subscription, no "platform fee," and no per-seal upcharge.
Do you offer pricing discounts for multiple documents?
Yes. The state caps the per-act fee, but our platform supports notarizing multiple documents in a single session, and we offer volume and business pricing. See the full fee schedule for details.
Will a Virginia county recorder accept an online notarization?
Yes. A notarization by a Virginia-commissioned online notary is recorded in their state-registered electronic journal and carries the notary's state-issued electronic seal and certificate. Virginia county recorders are required to accept it for recording the same as an in-person notarization.
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Coverage

Online notarization across Virginia

Wherever you are in Virginia — from a Richmond row house to a Shenandoah cabin — a commissioned notary is one click away. Virginia was the first U.S. state to authorize Remote Online Notarization.

All 95 Virginia counties · 200+ cities served
Northern Virginia 12 cities
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Richmond Metro 10 cities
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